Withdrawing Life-Sustaining Treatment: Bio-Ethical Ramifications

Posted on July 13, 2023

Date/Time: 07/13/2023, 12:00 pm

Provider: FHPCA

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A core tenet of hospice philosophy is that we “neither hasten nor postpone death” but try to positively impact the quality of life through wholistic symptom management.

This webinar will explore the bio-ethical ramifications of withdrawing life-sustaining treatment and equip the hospice team with the knowledge and resources they need to navigate these complex patient care issues.

AFTER THIS WEBINAR YOU’LL BE ABLE TO:

Identify guiding principles used in bioethics
Explain the historical case precedents
Apply relevant statutes to deliberations around withdrawal
Articulate the ethical rationale for honoring patient autonomy
Develop clear and ethical policies and procedures

WEBINAR DETAILS

Advances in medical technology prolong life through interventions such as dialysis, mechanical ventilation, and cardiac devices. However, what happens when someone declines initiation of these life-prolonging measures? Or what if they initiate and then decide to discontinue even knowing doing so will likely result in their death? What are caring medical providers to do? These scenarios are emotionally and morally impactful. It can be difficult to determine the right course of action. This webinar will ensure that your organization has the right knowledge and tools to provide an ethically sound approach to requests to forgo or discontinue life-sustaining treatment.

THIS WEBINAR WILL BENEFIT THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES:

Hospice

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This informative session is relevant for all members of the interdisciplinary group and ethics committee participants.

TAKE-AWAY TOOLKIT

Sample policies and procedures
Guidelines for deliberating ethical dilemmas
Helpful reference materials
Training log
PDF of slides and speaker’s contact info for follow-up questions
Attendance certificate provided, however there are no pre-approved CEs associated with this webinar